# Employment Specialist **Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC) **Location**: Iowa City, IA **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: mid **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $21.00/hr - $22.80/hr **Category**: Human Resources **Industry**: Non-Profit **Apply**: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Iowa-City-IA-USA/Employment-Specialist_JR00005286?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_faced94f-ada ## Description The Employment Specialist in Iowa assists newly arrived refugees and other qualified immigrants to attain self-sufficiency through employment by guiding them through employment preparation, coordinating job placements, and other career advancement services. **Major Responsibilities:** - Conduct intake, assessment and provide program orientation to clients eligible for employment services. Develop comprehensive employment plans and budget strategies for each employable adult. Provide job readiness and job search coaching and connect clients with job opportunities. - Develop and cultivate long-term relationships with area employers and staffing agencies to identify appropriate employment opportunities for clients. - Assist clients and employers as necessary with post-placement issues and continuing employment needs. - Monitor client job performance, wage levels, and related metrics. - Detail each client interaction in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database(s) and assist with tracking and reporting as needed. - Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations. Build and maintain relationships with area service providers for the benefit of clients. - Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area. - May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns. - Other duties as assigned. **Job Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred. - Relevant professional experience in workforce development field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred. - Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred. - Experience with job placement and job readiness training a plus. **Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:** - Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively. - Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Proficient in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes. - Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle. **Working Environment:** - A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. **Compensation:** - ($21.00/hr - $22.80/hr). **Benefits:** - 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. ## Skills ### Required - Microsoft Office - relationship building - diplomacy - networking - problem-solving - multi-tasking - time management - attention to detail - accuracy ### Nice to have - language skills - job placement - job readiness training - experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations --- Source: [Apply at theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com](https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Iowa-City-IA-USA/Employment-Specialist_JR00005286?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)